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Things to keep in mind while donating towards charitable causes

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  I have been working as an accountant under CA for the last 10 years. All these years I have handled income tax and sales tax filings for several people and businesses. From my experience, I would like to share some of the things that you should be aware of before making charitable donations. 1. You should choose the organisation wisely. Ensure that they have the license to function and the government approval to get donations for children . 2. It will be good to check about their previous projects and how successful they were in utilising funds towards the specified cause.  3. Make sure that the modes of payment available are safe and secure.  Things to be noted to get a tax deduction 1. If you are a taxpayer you are automatically qualified to claim a tax deduction under Section 80G. You need to either be a resident Indian or a non-resident Indian (NRI) with an Indian passport. In both cases, you should have a taxable income in India to qualify for an exemption. 2. Make...

What are the steps I should take before volunteering at an NGO?

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  Volunteering at children NGOs or charities is a great way to get involved in your community activities. These organizations are established to focus on alleviating different issues that are prevalent in the country. As a volunteer, you will be working towards the same cause and put in your efforts to help out these organizations in any way they require. This volunteering experience will help you improve your skills, collect knowledge while allowing you to make positive changes within your community. On the other hand, your efforts can allow the community members to function at their best, improve the well-being of those around you and support families that aren’t able to support themselves.  Though volunteering is beneficial for both NGOs and volunteers, the process of joining may be a little difficult to understand. There are certain steps that you can take to make the best out of your volunteering journey: Choose a cause that you care about:  Choosing to work with an...

Where do my contributions towards the education of underprivileged children go?

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Since I was a young girl, I found a lot of joy in going to school, attending classes, and having lunch with my friends. As I grew up, I realized that not every child in India can enjoy the same things that I did, and poverty acts as a barrier to education for a large group of underprivileged children. A few years ago I left my corporate job, and have dedicated my efforts to gift the power of education to as many young minds as possible. Since then, I have traveled to different parts of India and volunteered in some of the top NGOs in India working towards educating children.  From my experience, I can tell you where exactly  donation for poor child education are allocated by NGOs: Providing children with food: Ensuring that children are well-nourished is extremely important so that they can concentrate in class and focus on their studies. I have seen a lot of children feel very lethargic and perform poorly in academics if they do not receive high-quality food to con...